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| Former names | Deja Blue Arena (2003–2008) Dr Pepper Arena (2009–2019) |
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| Address | 2601 Avenue of the Stars |
| Location | Frisco, Texas |
| Coordinates | 33°06′04″N96°49′11″W / 33.101026°N 96.819624°W /33.101026; -96.819624 |
| Owner | City of Frisco |
| Operator | Dallas Stars |
| Executive suites | 12 |
| Capacity | Ice hockey: 3,500 Basketball: 4,000–4,500 Concerts: 7,000 (standing room only) |
| Surface | Multi-surface |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 2002.5.24 |
| Opened | 2003.9.19 |
| Renovated | 2008–2009 |
| Construction cost | US$27 million US$39 million (renovation) |
| Architect | Balfour Beatty/HKS, Inc. |
| Tenants | |
| Dallas Stars Practice Facility (NHL) (2003–2008, 2009–present) Texas Legends (NBAGL) (2010–present) Frisco Fighters (IFL) (2021–present) Dallas Pulse (MLV) (2026–future) Past tenants: Texas Tornado (NAHL) (2003-2008, 2009–2013) Frisco Thunder (IntenseFL) (2007–2008) Dallas Desire (LFL) (2016) Texas Revolution (CIF) (2018) | |
Comerica Center (previouslyDeja Blue Arena andDr Pepper Arena) is a multi-purposearena inFrisco, Texas. It is the home of theTexas Legends of theNBA G League and theFrisco Fighters of theIndoor Football League, as well as the executive offices and practice facility of theNational Hockey League'sDallas Stars. The arena is also used for concerts and other live entertainment events. It seats between 5,000 and 7,000 people and has a 2,100-vehicle parking garage.[1]
The Comerica Center encompasses the Dallas Stars' practice facility, executive offices, community ice rink and a 6,000 seat multipurpose arena.[2]
The center originally opened in 2003 with a 3,500 seat main venue. TheDr Pepper Snapple Group held the naming rights to the arena from its opening until 2019, but the arena was originally known as theDeja Blue Arena through 2008.
In 2008, the arena was closed to commence a $39 million renovation project, which was completed in June 2009. The renovations increased the arena's capacity to 6,000 seats, and added a 1,000-space parking garage, 12 luxury suites, and a VIP club. Once renovations were complete in the fall of 2009, the arena's name was changed to Dr Pepper Arena (2009–19).[3]
Comerica Bank secured the naming rights on January 18, 2019. The deal, jointly announced between the newly renamed Comerica Center, Comerica Bank, and the Dallas Stars, also secured the Dallas Stars' partnership with the arena through the 2023-24 NHL season.[2]
The Comerica Center is home of theTexas Legends of theNBA G League, the officialminor leaguebasketball organization of theNational Basketball Association (NBA). The Legends, previously theColorado 14ers, moved to Frisco prior to the 2010–11 season and have played in the Comerica Center since their move to Frisco.[4]
The Comerica Center is also home to theFrisco Fighters, a professionalindoor football team playing in theIndoor Football League. The Fighters were established in 2019 and originally scheduled to begin play in the Comerica Center starting in 2020. After the2020 IFL season was canceled due to theCOVID-19 pandemic, the team played its inaugural home opener at the Comerica Center on June 5, 2021.[5]
TheWorld Olympic Gymnastics Academy hosts the annual WOGN Classic meet at the arena, which has competitions from levels 1–10 as well as an International elite competition.
The arena served as the home of theTexas Tornado team of theNorth American Hockey League, from 2003 until 2013, when the team was sold and moved toNorth Richland Hills.[6]
Multipleindoor football teams operated at the arena. In 2006, the Comerica Center was the home of theFrisco Thunder team of theIntense Football League. TheTexas Revolution ofChampions Indoor Football played at the arena during their 2018 season.[7] ALone Star Football League team to be called theFrisco Falcons was announced for a spring 2012 start but collapsed before the season began.
The arena's south parking lot has served as the Metroplex venue for some ofCirque du Soleil's Grand Chapiteau shows, while the arena itself has served as a Metroplex venue for its arena shows.
The arena hosted the2012 Robertson Cup Tournament to decide the champion of the NAHL, with the Texas Tornado ultimately winning the championship. It is the second time the venue has hosted the event. It also hosted the 2013 Robertson Cup with theAmarillo Bulls winning the championship.
On March 23–26, 2016, the Comerica Center hosted theNCAA Men's Division II Basketball Elite Eight, which was won byAugustana University of South Dakota.
In 2021, Comerica Center hosted a majority of theNational Invitational Tournament, including the championship match on March 28.
Most G League teams play in arenas smaller than the Coliseum with the smallest attendance average this season being the South Bay Lakers' 614 at the Los Angeles Lakes' practice facility, the Toyota Sports Center, and the largest being the Texas Legends' 5,628 at Comerica Center.
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